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Growth Differentiation Factor 3

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Definition: A growth differentiation factor that may play a role in maintaining the undifferentiated state of PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS by inhibiting the actions of BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEINS. Differentiation factor 3 is also considered a nodal signaling ligand that influences the genesis of left-right asymmetry.      Other names GDF-3
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Gdf3 protein, mouse  0   *Growth Differentiation Factor 3.
GDF3 protein, human  0   *Growth Differentiation Factor 3.

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